Part 1
Examiner
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidate
Did you have a white when you were a child?
Examiner
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidate
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Score: 5.0Suggestion: Answer the examiner’s question rather than repeating it. Listen for the key word “bike”; if you did have one, say so directly and add a brief detail, such as where you rode it. Check that you use the correct noun: “bike,” not “white.”
Example: Yes, I did. I had a small blue bike, and I used to ride it around my neighborhood after school.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Score: 5.0Suggestion: Give your own opinion instead of repeating the question. Start with a clear answer, then support it with a specific reason or example. Use a linking word such as “because” or “for example.”
Example: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country because they’re an affordable way to travel short distances. For example, many people use them to commute or run errands.